I believe in the virtues of a free market economy, in which individuals, families and communities are given a much greater freedom to live their own lives and chart their own destiny. I believe in radical reform of all aspects of public policy, from a much stronger degree of local democracy; the creation of a meritocratic Senate consisting of elected representatives, political appointees and recipients of major honours to replace the House of Lords; the abolition of central control of healthcare and education, coupled with the introduction of a system of school vouchers, and a health service based on compulsory social insurance; the renaissance of Victorian-style friendly societies to provide welfare within small communities across the country; a more accountable and devolved style of policing; and a stronger Britain taking a lead on matters of global importance. I am sceptical of the European Union, and refuse to believe that we are faced with a choice of becoming a 51st American state or part of an EU super-state; rather, I believe Britain should become an independent force for good around the world. I believe in free trade and would call on the British government to pioneer a Global Free Trade Alliance, to bring together the freest economies of the western world to trade without constraints. Fundamentally, I believe in a nation which thrives on civic pride, personal liberty and the importance of philanthropy.